Rapid diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs takes place through ________ epithelium

A) simple cuboidal
B) simple columnar
C) keratinized stratified squamous
D) simple squamous
E) nonkeratinized stratified squamous


D

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